Category Archives: Omnivore’s Best

Chicken and Dumplings

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Sandy

Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 cups water 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 1/2 T. olive oil 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp. table … Continue reading →

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Butter Chicken (murgh makhani)

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Sandy

We were in Uganda with friends at the Speke hotel restaurant and they specialized in Indian Cuisine when I first tried this great dish.  It is wonderful.  So many flavors,in it’s like a party in your mouth.  I have loved it every … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Orange Marmalade

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients •2 whole 2-pound chickens •¼ teaspoon salt •¼ teaspoon pepper •3 tablespoons olive oil •2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves •6 tablespoons Grand Marnier (or Wild Turkey with 1 T marmalade) •3 tablespoons fresh orange juice •2 tablespoons brandy •2 … Continue reading →

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Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Apples

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Sandy

All my kids love chicken salad sandwiches.  They did when they were small one and even in their twenties.  The perfect quick meal.  2 big cans chicken white meat in water 1 onion finely diced 2 apples finely diced 2 stalks of … Continue reading →

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New York Steaks

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Sandy

New York Steaks I use a cast iron skillet and heat it on the stovetop.  Turn the oven on to 400 degrees and let it warm up.  Rinse the steaks in water and dry on a paper towel.  Season with … Continue reading →

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Smokin’ Ribs

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Sandy

My hubby makes the best ribs.  How good are they?  I do not order ribs when I go out.  Always disappointed.  They just don’t do it as well.  Dennis’ are the best! Start the BBQ, and let her heat up.  … Continue reading →

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Meatloaf – Ground Beef

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Sandy

I guess when it is a bit cold outside, immediately I reach for comfort food.  We had meatloaf as a kid once a week.  It was easy fast, feed the crowd and my mom could stretch the meat by adding … Continue reading →

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Duck Breast with Thyme and Blueberry Sauce

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Sandy

Celebrating Jon and Carol’s anniversary the other night at a local restaurant, I ordered the duck breast with blueberry sauce.  It was great, but I thought it needed something to offset the sweet blueberry. Thyme is the answer.  Destined to be one … Continue reading →

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Beef and Chorizo Enchiladas

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Sandy

3 pounds ground beef 1 pound chorizo (if you don’t like, substitute with additional ground beef) 1/4 cup taco seasoning (or more to your taste) red enchilada sauce or Mexican style hot tomato sauce salt and pepper corn tortillas Corn … Continue reading →

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Turkey and Chipolte Cheese Panini by Ryan

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Sandy

Chipolte Cheddar Sliced Deli Style Turkey (you could use ham also) Spinach and Parmesan Dip made by Lighthouse Garlic Butter Baby Bell Mushrooms – sliced Green Onions – sliced Rustic Ciabatta Bread Rolls Spread each side of the bread roll … Continue reading →

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